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What are the major uses of calcium chloride in agriculture?

April 26, 2017Agriculture calcium chloride uses

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What are the major uses of calcium chloride in agriculture?

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It is an excellent source of both calcium and chloride for crops. It is also used as a soil amendment treatment to reduce sodium levels in soil. Calcium chloride improves soil tilth and reduces crusting. It is used as a preharvest treatment (foliar applications) to reduce physiological disorders, such as bitter pit in apples and blossom-end rot in tomatoes. Calcium chloride may also be used as a post harvest dip treatment to improve the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.